40 years ago, the meditative mysteries of Ives’ The Unanswered Question and the majestic strides of Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto resounded in our inaugural concert in January 1979. We pay tribute to Leong Yoon Pin (1932 - 2011), the most important of Singapore’s pioneering composers, whose Dayong Sampan Overture was the first Singaporean composition ever played by the SSO. Join us as we celebrate our 40th birthday!

In this lecture-recital led by veteran pianist and conductor Darío Alejandro Ntaca, piano aficionados will learn in-depth approaches to piano-playing and music, in the same way Ntaca as well as his long-time musical partner, the famed Martha Argerich, understand and practice them.Ntaca will unravel the mysteries to their technique, their approach to music, effective and healthy piano practice, and performance - all key ingredients to Argerich's pianistic longevity and astounding music-making.Through performances by top pianists based in Singapore, Ntaca will explore works from diverse periods and for which Argerich is particularly well-known throughout her illustrious career.This one-of-a-kind full-day event will address some of the following key areas – the use of the body in music-making, sound and voicing, the concept of tempo, chamber collaboration, the relationship between the pianist's intuition and the composer's written work, and many more.While this lecture-recital is designed for advanced students for teaching and soloist diploma, teachers and pianists, participation as a listener would also be enjoyable.Morning Session (10am to 12:45pm) - Featuring music from the Baroque and Classical periodsAfternoon Session (2pm to 4:45pm) – Featuring music from the Romantic and early 20th century periodsDarío Alejandro Ntaca will be performing in a RECITAL and CONCERT at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 11 & 13 June respectively.

Choo Hoey, conductorHe Ziyu, violinSTRAVINSKY Song of the NightingaleMOZART Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218BARTÓK Suite No.1 for Orchestra, Op. 3A name synonymous with the birth and growing-up years of the Singapore Symphony, our pioneering Maestro and Conductor Emeritus returns. Maestro Choo Hoey conducts a programme of youthful inspirations, music from Stravinsky’s first opera to Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 written when he was 19, and the then 24-year-old Bartók’s Suite No. 1, an orchestral showpiece marking his entry into the international music scene.If you like the Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4, No. 5 is also performed on 21 Sep 2018.

ProgrammeSCHUBERT Rondo in A major, D. 951MOZART Sonata in D major, K. 448BRAHMS Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56bRACHMANINOV Suite No. 2, Op. 17BiographyMartha Argerich – universally acclaimed and undisputed legend of the piano - makes her long-awaited Singapore and Southeast Asian debut, in not one but two concerts. On day 5 of the Festival, she is joined by lifelong family friend and Argentine compatriot Darío Alejandro Ntaca, they will perform a double-piano tour de force of signature 4-hand piano masterpieces by Schubert, Mozart, Brahms and Rachmaninov.Martha Argerich will also be performing with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra on 13 June. Tickets available here.25th Singapore International Piano FestivalThe Singapore International Piano Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary! To mark its silver jubilee, six phenomenal virtuoso pianists from across Asia, Europe and the Americas, from rising star to celebrated veterans, will present varied, colourful programmes in their Festival debuts. The youthful passion of Seong-Jin Cho rubs shoulders with the established artistry of Dénes Várjon, Jeremy Denk, Dang Thai Son and Darío Alejandro Ntaca, in a myriad of works spanning Mozart and Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann, Debussy and Ravel, Prokofiev and Bartók. The quarter millenial celebrations culminate in the long-awaited Singapore debut of the legendary Martha Argerich in duo recital and in Prokofiev’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 3.Our grandest edition yet, this is the piano event of the year you simply cannot miss!

Singapore International Piano Festival masterclasses offers the public an opportunity to observe and learn from the world’s top pianists.BiographyOne of America's foremost pianists and the 2014 winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, Jeremy Denk is "a pianist you want to hear no matter what he performs, in whatever combination – both for his penetrating intellectual engagement with the music and for the generosity of his playing.“ (The New York Times). In his Singapore debut in day 3 of the SIPF, Jeremy Denk presents a highly thought-provoking and individualistic programme, wherein everything from the Mozart to the Prokofiev is a little more than the notes seem.Jeremy Denk will be performing in a recital at the Victoria Concert Hall on 9 June. Tickets available here.25th Singapore International Piano FestivalThe Singapore International Piano Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary! To mark its silver jubilee, six phenomenal virtuoso pianists from across Asia, Europe and the Americas, from rising star to celebrated veterans, will present varied, colourful programmes in their Festival debuts. The youthful passion of Seong-Jin Cho rubs shoulders with the established artistry of Dénes Várjon, Jeremy Denk, Dang Thai Son and Darío Alejandro Ntaca, in a myriad of works spanning Mozart and Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann, Debussy and Ravel, Prokofiev and Bartók. The quarter millenial celebrations culminate in the long-awaited Singapore debut of the legendary Martha Argerich in duo recital and in Prokofiev’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 3.Our grandest edition yet, this is the piano event of the year you simply cannot miss!

ProgrammeSCHUBERT Allegretto in C minor, D. 915SCHUBERT 12 German Dances, D. 790CHOPIN Barcarolle in F-sharp major, Op. 60CHOPIN Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22PADEREWSKI Mélodie in G-flat major, Op. 16 No. 2PADEREWSKI Legend in A-flat major, Op. 16 No. 1PADEREWSKI Nocturne in B-flat major, Op. 16 No. 4PADEREWSKI Minuet in G major, Op. 14 No. 1PADEREWSKI Krakowiak in B-flat major, Op. 5 No. 3LISZT Réminiscences de Norma, S.394 (“Reminiscences of Bellini’s Norma”)BiographyVietnamese-Canadian pianist Dang Thai Son shot to fame when he won the Tenth Chopin Competition in 1980. A concert veteran renowned for his free and fluid virtuosity and golden sonority, Dang Thai Son has performed in more than 40 countries. This year he makes his very welcome Festival debut in a programme of lyrically pensive Schubert, poetic Chopin and Paderewski, as well as the dramatic flair of Liszt.Dang Thai Son will be giving a masterclass at the Victoria Concert Hall Dance Studio on 9 June. Tickets available here.25th Singapore International Piano FestivalThe Singapore International Piano Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary! To mark its silver jubilee, six phenomenal virtuoso pianists from across Asia, Europe and the Americas, from rising star to celebrated veterans, will present varied, colourful programmes in their Festival debuts. The youthful passion of Seong-Jin Cho rubs shoulders with the established artistry of Dénes Várjon, Jeremy Denk, Dang Thai Son and Darío Alejandro Ntaca, in a myriad of works spanning Mozart and Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann, Debussy and Ravel, Prokofiev and Bartók. The quarter millenial celebrations culminate in the long-awaited Singapore debut of the legendary Martha Argerich in duo recital and in Prokofiev’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 3.Our grandest edition yet, this is the piano event of the year you simply cannot miss!

Singapore National Youth OrchestraJoshua Tan, conductorJoelle Hsu Min, violaMENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 ‘Italian’CECIL FORSYTH Concerto in G Minor for Viola and OrchestraTCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture-FantasyThe Forsyth Viola Concerto is a winning combination of Romantic sweep and unending lyricism, that matches the sunlit spirit of Mendelssohn's beloved Italian Symphony. The Singapore National Youth Orchestra go on to the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet, as told through Tchaikovsky's music of love and longing, tumult and tragedy.

ProgrammeBEETHOVEN Bagatelles, Op. 126BARTÓK Selections from For Children, Sz. 42BARTÓK Elegy No. 2BARTÓK Improvisations, Op. 20RAVEL Gaspard de la NuitCHOPIN Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op.27 No.1CHOPIN Nocturne in E Minor, Op.72 No.1CHOPIN Scherzo in B Minor, Op.20 No.1Biography“His sensational technique, deep musicality, wide range of interest have made Dénes Várjon one of the most exciting and highly regarded participants of international musical life. He is a universal musician: excellent soloist, first-class chamber musician, artistic leader of festivals, highly sought–after piano pedagogue.” (denesvarjon.com) On day 2 of the SIPF 2018, Dénes Várjon invokes a plethora of characters from the piano, with music by Beethoven, Ravel, Chopin and his Hungarian compatriot, Béla Bartók.25th Singapore International Piano FestivalThe Singapore International Piano Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary! To mark its silver jubilee, six phenomenal virtuoso pianists from across Asia, Europe and the Americas, from rising star to celebrated veterans, will present varied, colourful programmes in their Festival debuts. The youthful passion of Seong-Jin Cho rubs shoulders with the established artistry of Jeremy Denk, Dénes Várjon and Darío Alejandro Ntaca, in a myriad of works spanning Mozart and Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann, Debussy and Ravel, Prokofiev and Bartók. The quarter millenial celebrations culminate in the long-awaited Singapore debut of the legendary Martha Argerich in duo recital and in Prokofiev’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 3.Our grandest edition yet, this is the piano event of the year you simply cannot miss!

Winfried Bönig, organLawrence Koh, sand artistA blank slate, infinite grains of sand, infinite possibilities. Conjuring a magician’s power, he channels the spirit of the music that encompasses all cosmic force through his delicate palms. Into the grains of sand he breathes life, an organic body. Sand artist Lawrence Koh animates The Planets by Gustav Holst in a celestial collaboration with organist Winfried Bönig. Widor’s standout work, the Toccata from Organ Symphony No. 5 has saluted countless weddings to date, its upbeat and charming character irresistibly captivating.

“…One of the best children's choirs in Asia.”The Straits TimesMusic, intangible music, evokes beauty like no other. Voices, ethereal voices, touches the cosmic as none can. From hymns sacred to the heart to greetings of spring blooming, to invocations reaching for the celestial, the Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir with the Singapore Symphony Youth Choir present a choral constellation of star-lit songs - timeless splendour in celebration of their 12th anniversary.

Josep Pons, conductorStefan Jackiw, violinMENDELSSOHN The HebridesMENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"The Hebrides, the Violin Concerto, the Scottish Symphony - three of Mendelssohn's finest classics, each embodying his Romantic spirit, inventiveness and vibrant capacity for melody. Spanish-Catalan conductor Josep Pons directs the SSO with our guest soloist, the young American violinist Stefan Jackiw, described by The Strad as "truly sensational, showing a talent and maturity that belie[s] his years"."As close to perfection as music can get” – The Globe and Mail on Stefan JackiwYou can hear more Mendelssohn in our free organ recital, SSO Organ Series: If With All Your Hearts, 20 May 2019.

Andrew Litton, conductorSHOSTAKOVICH Suite for Jazz Orchestra No.1SHOSTAKOVICH Suite for Variety Orchestra No.1GERSHWIN Who Cares?Be dazzled! It's a night of jive and groove as our Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Litton jazzes up the stage with a toe-tapping evening of Gershwin and Shostakovich. Relax and revel in the soulful blues, wry humour and sparkling glitz of jazz from two different composers - worlds apart, yet crossing their rhythms.Catch more jazz-inspired music in a unique setting at VCH Excite!: Project World on 30 Sep 2018.

Alexander Liebreich, conductorXavier de Maistre, harp SCHUBERT Symphony No. 3 in D major, D. 200BOIELDIEU Harp Concerto in CBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60French harpist Xavier de Maistre presents one of the most beautiful concertos in the harp repertory, the scintillating Harp Concerto by “The French Mozart”, François-Adrien Boieldieu, a work that will instantly charm its way into your ear and heart. Inheriting from the best of the Classical era, Schubert’s Third Symphony strikes a clear Mozartian chord, while Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony blazes forth with blistering grandeur, paving the way into the Romantic Era.“A virtuoso of the highest order, profoundly musical” - Gramophone on Xavier de MaistreAnother wonderful classical concerto is the Mozart Clarinet Concerto, don't miss it on 22-23 Mar 2019.

Brad Lubman, conductorREICH Pulse (Singapore Premiere)REICH City LifeBARTÓK Music for Strings, Percussion, Celeste, Sz. 106Minimalist. Poignant. Evocative. Words to measure the pulse of city life. Instruments of the contemporary + sounds of the urban: street speech, car horns, subway chimes, pile drivers, door slams. A cityscape sinfonia. Get to know Steve Reich, one of America’s greatest and most influential living composers, in 60 minutes.Check out another Red Balloon Series concert, Rock in 60 mins, 31 Jan 2018.

Gerard Salonga, conductorRelive the good old days of television from the time of the SSO's youth! Outstanding Filipino conductor Gerard Salonga takes you on a nostalgic journey celebrating SSO's 40th birthday. Take a seat and tune in as we revisit classic TV tunes from shows like Hawaii 5-0, Charlie’s Angels, Dallas, The Greatest American Hero, Lavern & Shirley and, of course, Happy Days! We have surprises in store – it'll be a birthday celebration you won't want to miss!For a fun, light-hearted trip into jazz, bluegrass and country, come enjoy The Best Day with Loco Motive Trio on 3 Mar 2019.

Joshua Tan, conductorSingapore Symphony ChorusSingapore Symphony Youth ChoirSingapore Symphony Children’s ChoirEver wondered what it’s like to sing along with the SSO in the Victoria Concert Hall? Associate Conductor Joshua Tan and the SSO bring you a sparkling collection of musical treasures for the yuletide season, complete with a sing-a-long segment where you can join in the chorus!

Masaaki Suzuki, conductorSingapore Symphony ChorusRachel Nicholls, sopranoMarianne Kielland, mezzo-sopranoJames Gilchrist, tenorChristian Immler, bassBEETHOVEN Missa Solemnis in D major, Op. 1231819. The year Singapore was founded, the year Beethoven wrote the first notes of his splendid Missa Solemnis, one of his greatest achievements. He wrote on the opening page: "From the heart - may it return to the heart" - this grand choral statement of conviction stars the Singapore Symphony Chorus directed by famed Japanese maestro Masaaki Suzuki.The majestic sound of orchestra and choir can also be heard in our Baroque Festival: Music for Kings and Queens, 6 Oct 2018.

Andrew Litton, conductorSabine Meyer, clarinet ROBERT CASTEELS Ouverture Spirituelle (SSO Commission / World Premiere)MOZART Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622TCHAKOVSKY Suite No. 4 "Mozartiana"The celebrated clarinettist Sabine Meyer, who has played with more than 300 orchestras worldwide, finally makes her Singapore debut with the radiant joy and meditative serenity of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. The beauty of the work exemplifies the composer’s immortal appeal, which inspired Tchaikovsky to pay tribute via Mozartiana. Directed by Andrew Litton, this concert also features the world premiere of Singapore-based composer Robert Casteels’ Ouverture Spirituelle, commissioned by the SSO.Matchless beauty of tone… one of the greatest instrumentalists of our time, and her reputation is entirely justified.” - The Guardian on Sabine MeyerFor fans of wind music, check out SSO Chamber Series: Temptations of the Saintly Pot on 18 May 2019.

Joshua Tan, conductorKong Xianlong, violin ROSSINI Overture to L'Italiana in AlgeriMOZART Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 214BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21This year’s PYPC presents young violinist Kong Xianlong in Mozart’s effervescent Violin Concerto No. 5, a masterful showcase of youthful brilliance and musical genius. Beethoven’s First Symphony is itself an heir to Mozart’s symphonic legacy, a piece that makes a mark for its composer, promising greater things to come.Mozart Clarinet Concerto was written at the very end of his life - hear it on 22-23 March 2019.For another Mozart Violin Concerto experience, catch No. 4 on 18 Apr 2019.

ProgrammeBRAHMS Variations on a Theme by Schumann, Op. 9BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109J.S. BACH Goldberg VariationsBiographyOne of America's foremost pianists and the 2014 winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, Jeremy Denk is "a pianist you want to hear no matter what he performs, in whatever combination – both for his penetrating intellectual engagement with the music and for the generosity of his playing.“ (The New York Times).Jeremy Denk will be giving a masterclass at the Victoria Concert Hall Dance Studio on 10 June. Tickets available here.25th Singapore International Piano FestivalThe Singapore International Piano Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary! To mark its silver jubilee, six phenomenal virtuoso pianists from across Asia, Europe and the Americas, from rising star to celebrated veterans, will present varied, colourful programmes in their Festival debuts. The youthful passion of Seong-Jin Cho rubs shoulders with the established artistry of Dénes Várjon, Jeremy Denk, Dang Thai Son and Darío Alejandro Ntaca, in a myriad of works spanning Mozart and Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann, Debussy and Ravel, Prokofiev and Bartók. The quarter millenial celebrations culminate in the long-awaited Singapore debut of the legendary Martha Argerich in duo recital and in Prokofiev’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 3.Our grandest edition yet, this is the piano event of the year you simply cannot miss!

Lan Shui, conductorPiotr Anderszewski, pianoBARTÓK Piano Concerto No. 3MAHLER Symphony No. 5Bartók's Third Piano Concerto and Mahler's Fifth - music of passionate fire and tender longing, each a fervent statement of dedication to their respective wives. Called the Glenn Gould of our times, Polish pianist Piotr Anderszewski is "by turns brilliant and thoughtful, a formidable technician equipped with a razor-sharp musical intellect" (Chicago Tribune).“...the house was on its feet almost before he had finished. An unforgettable evening.“ - The Independent on Piotr AnderszewskiMahler fans will want to look out for his Symphony No. 1 on 24 Aug 2018 and the Resurrection Symphony on 25 & 26 Jan 2019.

Andrew Litton, conductorAugustin Hadelich, violinBEETHOVEN Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61MAHLER Symphony No.1 in D major "Titan"Grammy-winning German violinist Augustin Hadelich marks his Singapore debut playing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, music drenched in exquisite beauty and virtuosity. Andrew Litton explores one of the most spectacular symphonies ever: Mahler’s Titan, a symphony that captures a universe of colours and emotions.“The essence of Hadelich’s playing is beauty...” - Washington PostMozart's last violin concerto is a tantalizing taste of how he could have given Beethoven a run for his money. Hear it on 21 Sep 2018.Mahler fans can also look forward to:Mahler Resurrection Symphony, Jan 25-26Mahler Symphony No. 5, Sep 28

Pavel Baleff, conductorNg Pei-Sian, celloDVOŘÁK Carnival Overture, Op. 92DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 "From the New World"Our Principal Cello Ng Pei-Sian stars in the masterly Cello Concerto by Dvořák, music of magisterial demeanour and melodic magnificence. Bulgarian conductor Pavel Baleff returns to conduct this irresistible concert offering that also includes the ever-popular New World Symphony.Hear Pei-Sian again as part of the SSO string quartet playing Schubert's Death and the Maiden on 17 May 2019.

Eimear Noone, conductorVictoria Songwei Li, sopranoJade Tan, mezzo-sopranoSingapore Symphony Youth ChoirBehold! The SSO presents the Irish Queen of Games Music, Eímear Noone, in a grand musical party of Video Games Classics! The award-winning composer and conductor, responsible for such fan favourites as "Malach" from World of Warcraft, will be joined by the Singapore Symphony Youth Choir in a journey of fantastic tunes from the rich worlds of World of Warcraft, The Legend of Zelda, Skyrim, Final Fantasy and Tetris. When past and present collide, the fate of all worlds hangs in the balance.Another one for the gamers: VCH Excite!: A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY, 17 Nov 2018.

Singapore International Piano Festival masterclasses offers the public an opportunity to observe and learn from the world’s top pianists.BiographyVietnamese-Canadian pianist Dang Thai Son shot to fame when he won the Tenth Chopin Competition in 1980. A concert veteran renowned for his free and fluid virtuosity and golden sonority, Dang Thai Son has performed in more than 40 countries. This year he makes his very welcome Festival debut in a programme of lyrically pensive Schubert, poetic Chopin and Paderewski, as well as the dramatic flair of Liszt.Dang Thai Son will be performing in a recital at the Victoria Concert Hall on 10 June. Tickets available here.25th Singapore International Piano FestivalThe Singapore International Piano Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary! To mark its silver jubilee, six phenomenal virtuoso pianists from across Asia, Europe and the Americas, from rising star to celebrated veterans, will present varied, colourful programmes in their Festival debuts. The youthful passion of Seong-Jin Cho rubs shoulders with the established artistry of Dénes Várjon, Jeremy Denk, Dang Thai Son and Darío Alejandro Ntaca, in a myriad of works spanning Mozart and Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann, Debussy and Ravel, Prokofiev and Bartók. The quarter millenial celebrations culminate in the long-awaited Singapore debut of the legendary Martha Argerich in duo recital and in Prokofiev’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 3.Our grandest edition yet, this is the piano event of the year you simply cannot miss!

ProgrammeSCHUMANN Fantasiestüke Op. 12BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique" DEBUSSY Images, Book 2CHOPIN Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58BiographyThe young Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho's star has risen from strength to strength after his win at the prestigious Chopin Competition in 2015. Making his SIPF debut at age 24 this year, Cho's appealing programme of Schumann, Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin is the perfect showcase of his widely acclaimed poetic touch on the keyboard.25th Singapore International Piano FestivalThe Singapore International Piano Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary! To mark its silver jubilee, six phenomenal virtuoso pianists from across Asia, Europe and the Americas, from rising star to celebrated veterans, will present varied, colourful programmes in their Festival debuts. The youthful passion of Seong-Jin Cho rubs shoulders with the established artistry of Jeremy Denk, Dénes Várjon and Darío Alejandro Ntaca, in a myriad of works spanning Mozart and Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann, Debussy and Ravel, Prokofiev and Bartók. The quarter millenial celebrations culminate in the long-awaited Singapore debut of the legendary Martha Argerich in duo recital and in Prokofiev’s brilliant Piano Concerto No. 3.Our grandest edition yet, this is the piano event of the year you simply cannot miss!

Lan Shui, conductorMiah Persson, sopranoAnna Larsson, mezzo-sopranoSingapore Symphony ChorusSingapore Symphony Youth ChoirMAHLER Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection"In his final concert as our Music Director, Lan Shui directs his swansong in the form of Mahler’s monumental Resurrection Symphony, a work close to his heart. Join us in this symphonic masterpiece - witness the verses of conviction and reaffirmation lifted by choir and voices: Rise again, yes, rise again/ Will you, my heart, in an instant! Farewell and thank you, Maestro!Mahler fans, look out for our performances of Mahler's Symphony No. 1 and No. 5If you love the combination of orchestra, vocalists and choir, don't miss Beethoven's Missa Solemnis on 10 May 2019.

Michał Nesterowicz, conductorSoyoung Yoon, violinGORECKI Three Pieces in Old StyleBERNSTEIN Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium)BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93Muse over five musical statements of love in Bernstein’s Serenade - a violin concerto in all but name - with multiple award-winning Korean violinist Soyoung Yoon. Returning Polish conductor Michal Nesterowicz’s shows us the beautiful craftsmanship of two masterworks: his countryman Gorecki’s serene Three Pieces in Old Style; and Beethoven’s Eighth, whose zest and sunny energy hinted little at his increasing deafness.“Enormously talented, with a terrific temperament and a bouncy effervescent quality” - The StradBeethoven's Symphony No. 7 is also an energetic powerhouse - hear it on 25-26 Jan 2018.

Kees Bakels, conductorRichard Lin, violinROSSINI Overture to La Cenerentola KORNGOLD Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35TCHAIKOVSKY Excerpts from Sleeping BeautyThree pieces, six tales - of love and loyalty. We mark the 150th anniversary of Rossini with his overture to La Cenerentola - Cinderella, that tale of faith and love beloved by all ages. Tchaikovsky’s abundant gift for melody makes him perfectly suited for Sleeping Beauty, a story of patience and protection. Four Korngold scores painting films of love and honour are the musical inspiration for his violin concerto, to be told this night by 2015 Singapore Violin Competition prize winner Richard Lin.Our All-Mendelssohn programme on 27 Apr 2018 is also highly recommended for its endless melodic treasures.

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